PPLabs Files For Hong Kong IPO Eyeing Fresh Capital

PPLabs, a computing power scheduling platform founded by former PPTV founder Yao Xin, has filed for a Hong Kong IPO to raise capital. The company's AI cloud business revenue surged over 10-fold to 119 million yuan in 2025, but the company remains unprofitable with negative gross margins of 10.7% in its AI cloud segment. PPLabs operates an asset-light model integrating decentralized GPU resources globally and competes against larger cloud providers.

06/17/2026, 12:12 PM • Benzinga

DeepSeek Eyes $7.4 Billion Funding Round At Up To $59 Billion Valuation As Tencent, CATL Back China's AI Champion: Report

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is preparing to raise approximately $7.4 billion (50 billion yuan) in its first external funding round, potentially valuing the company at $59 billion. Major investors include Tencent (10 billion yuan), CATL (5 billion yuan), NetEase, JD.com, and state-backed AI funds. Founder Liang Wenfeng is contributing 20 billion yuan of personal capital. The funding round could close within weeks.

06/03/2026, 4:45 AM • Benzinga

Has the Next Leg of the AI Trade Arrived?

Chinese tech stocks surged on reports that Tencent is launching a WeChat AI assistant, suggesting the market may be shifting focus from AI infrastructure to AI adoption. Tencent, Alibaba, and Meituan led gains while Asian semiconductor stocks weakened, indicating a potential rotation in AI investment strategy.

06/02/2026, 2:42 AM • Investing

Origins Network Appoints Robles Carlos as CEO, Doubling Down on Blockchain Infrastructure and AI-Driven User Growth

Origins Network, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on AI and verifiable computing, has appointed Carlos Manuel as CEO following an $8M funding round backed by Animoca Brands and TB Ventures. The company launched a native cross-chain bridge and infrastructure upgrades, positioning itself to address trust and transparency gaps in AI infrastructure.

05/28/2026, 1:14 AM • GlobeNewswire

TikTok Owner ByteDance Is Reportedly Offering AI Staff A Sweet Deal As Talent War Heats Up

ByteDance is offering stock options tied to its Seed AI division to employees at $13 per unit to retain talent amid intense competition from rivals like Tencent. The stock has surged nearly 30% since last year, but the strategy risks internal division and reduced staff mobility. The move reflects a broader tech industry talent war, with companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft competing aggressively for AI researchers through substantial compensation packages.

05/26/2026, 9:05 AM • Benzinga

Alibaba Takes Aim At Nvidia With New 3X Powerful AI Chip And Next-Gen LLM Model As China Tech War Heats Up

Alibaba unveiled its Zhenwu M890 AI chip, delivering triple the performance of its predecessor with 144 GB GPU memory and 800 GB/s interchip bandwidth. The company has shipped 560,000 Zhenwu units to over 400 customers and announced its next-generation Qwen3.7-Max AI model. Alibaba's AI infrastructure investments aim to generate $4.42 billion in recurring revenue by year-end, challenging Nvidia's dominance in China's domestic AI processor market amid U.S. export restrictions.

05/20/2026, 4:12 AM • Benzinga

Nvidia Stock Sank Today. Is It a Buy With Earnings Due Next Week?

Nvidia shares dropped 3.3% today, underperforming the broader market decline, after CEO Jensen Huang's China visit yielded no major chip orders. Chinese competitors Tencent and Alibaba are increasing domestic chip production, potentially limiting Nvidia's China expansion. However, with earnings due May 20 and the company's history of beating guidance, today's dip could present a buying opportunity.

05/15/2026, 12:26 PM • The Motley Fool

GoNature Files For Hong Kong IPO

GoNature, a Chinese outdoor apparel maker, has filed for its third Hong Kong IPO attempt with a 2.8 billion yuan valuation and backing from Tencent, Qiming Ventures, and Lee Kai-Fu's Sinovision. While the company shows strong revenue growth (75% annually from 2023-2025) and impressive gross margins, it faces red flags including ballooning inventory levels, extended turnover times of 264 days, minimal R&D spending at 3% of revenue, and heavy reliance on celebrity endorsements for brand building.

05/15/2026, 9:11 AM • Benzinga

Fangzhou Publishes 2025 Annual Report, Advancing AI-Powered Chronic Care Strategy for 2026

Fangzhou Inc. (HKEX: 06086), a leading AI-driven Internet healthcare platform in China, reported 2025 revenue of RMB 3.53 billion (up 30.2% YoY) and net profit of RMB 12 million, marking a return to full-year profitability. The company expanded its user base to 56.4 million registered users and 251,000 physicians while deepening AI integration across its H2H ecosystem through its proprietary XingShi Large Language Model. Strategic partnerships with Tencent, Novo Nordisk, and others are accelerating AI-enabled chronic care solutions.

04/27/2026, 2:52 AM • GlobeNewswire

Huaqin Stock Rises In Hong Kong Debut

Huaqin Co. Ltd., a leading electronics ODM, saw its shares rise 14% in their Hong Kong debut on Thursday. The company reported strong double-digit revenue and profit growth, with revenue jumping 55% to 171 billion yuan in 2025. Its data center and AI server business is emerging as a major growth driver, supported by global demand for AI infrastructure. The Hong Kong IPO raised HK$4.46 billion to fund expansion into robotics, automotive electronics, and other high-margin sectors.

04/23/2026, 12:27 PM • Benzinga

HKC and ANTGAMER Wrap Up 2026 HKTDC Fair as Fate Trigger Collaboration Draws Strong Attention

HKC's gaming brand ANTGAMER partnered with Tencent studio Saroasis to showcase the game Fate Trigger at the 2026 HKTDC Spring Electronics Fair. The collaboration featured high-performance gaming displays including models with up to 750Hz refresh rates and advanced OLED technology, attracting strong interest from media, industry professionals, and younger audiences across multiple regions.

04/17/2026, 12:49 AM • GlobeNewswire

ByteDance's $600 Billion Question: What Are Investors Really Buying?

ByteDance's valuation has reached $600 billion, making it China's second most valuable internet company. The valuation reflects investor confidence in its three main pillars: Douyin (domestic e-commerce and services anchor), TikTok (global growth engine despite geopolitical risks), and AI through Doubao (emerging growth driver). The company is investing heavily in AI infrastructure and shows no urgency for an IPO, though smaller subsidiaries could potentially be listed separately.

04/14/2026, 9:51 AM • Benzinga

Paramount Eyes $24 Billion Gulf Backing For Warner Bros. Discovery Deal: Report

Paramount Skydance is securing $24 billion in equity commitments from three Gulf sovereign-wealth funds (Saudi Arabia's PIF, Qatar Investment Authority, and Abu Dhabi's L'imad Holding) to support its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The Gulf investors will hold no voting rights, and the deal is unlikely to trigger regulatory reviews. However, Senate Democrats have raised concerns about foreign influence over CNN's editorial direction despite these assurances.

04/06/2026, 5:53 AM • Benzinga

This Company Is Doubling Its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Spending in 2026. Here's Why It's a Long-Term Winner.

Tencent Holdings announced plans to double its AI spending in 2026, causing the stock to sell off despite strong earnings. The article argues this is a buying opportunity for long-term investors, as Tencent's AI investments in ad targeting, content recommendations, and gaming are strategically sound and well-positioned to generate strong returns. Trading at 17x earnings with double-digit growth expectations, the stock appears undervalued.

03/27/2026, 3:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Emerging Market Showdown: IEMG Offers Lower Fees Compared to EEM

IEMG and EEM are both emerging market ETFs with nearly identical sector exposure, but IEMG offers a significant cost advantage with a 0.09% expense ratio versus EEM's 0.72%, plus a higher dividend yield of 2.6% versus 2.1%. IEMG holds over twice as many stocks including small-caps, while EEM focuses on large- and mid-cap companies. Though EEM slightly outperformed over one year (26.2% vs 25.5%), IEMG's lower fees and broader diversification make it more attractive for most cost-conscious investors.

03/26/2026, 9:09 PM • The Motley Fool